Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

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Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner who is committed to exceptional patient care and excited to become part of the Nantucket community. In this full scope outpatient role, you’ll practice at the top of your license, independently managing acute and chronic conditions for a diverse patient population.

Our Rural Health Clinic delivers the majority of primary care services for both year round and seasonal residents, providing comprehensive, patient centered care across all stages of life in a collaborative, multi specialty environment. The ideal candidate brings strong outpatient clinical experience and a desire to work within a supportive, team based setting.

Enjoy competitive compensation with RVU and quality incentives, relocation and housing assistance, and the chance to serve a diverse patient population as part of the Mass General Brigham network. Live and work in a scenic island community known for its excellent schools, vibrant downtown, and easy access to Boston and Cape Cod.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Education:

Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR

Experience:

2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience; 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

- Ability to maintain quality control standards.

- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near…